Luxury Lifestyle Awards is excited to announce the Top 100 Hotel General Managers of the World for 2025, a distinguished list that honors the exceptional professionals leading some of the most iconic luxury hotels and resorts across the globe. These general managers represent the highest standards of distinction in the hospitality industry, continually setting new benchmarks for luxury service, operational innovation, and guest satisfaction.
This year’s Top 100 list includes hotel general managers from diverse regions, from grand city hotels to exclusive resorts in some of the world’s most breathtaking destinations. Each of these leaders has demonstrated remarkable vision, guiding their teams to deliver unforgettable experiences that embody the essence of luxury and hospitality. Their passion for quality and focus on sustainability has not only elevated their properties but also contributed significantly to shaping the future of luxury travel.
The selection process for the 2025 Top 100 was extensive and rigorous. Nominees were evaluated based on their leadership qualities, consistency in delivering exceptional guest satisfaction, innovative operational practices, and their commitment to sustainability and social responsibility. These general managers were chosen for their ability to inspire and lead their teams, their impact on the guest experience, and their contributions to advancing the luxury hospitality industry.
“These leaders are the driving force behind the world’s finest luxury hotels,” said Alexander Chetchikov, CEO of Luxury Lifestyle Awards and President of the World Luxury Chamber of Commerce. “They possess not only extraordinary operational acumen but also a deep commitment to creating environments where both guests and staff can thrive. Their original approaches and focus on quality ensure their properties continue to set the standard for luxury.”
In a year marked by both challenges and triumphs, these hotel general managers have proven their resilience and adaptability. Whether navigating the aftermath of global challenges or embracing new trends in hospitality, their leadership has ensured their establishments remain at the forefront of luxury travel.
Our complete list of the Top 100 Hotel General Managers for 2025 is available in alphabetical order below.
- Ahmad Shaban Fernandez, Dukes The Palm & NH Collection Dubai The Palm, UAE
- Ahmed Ereiba, Sofitel Shahd Al Madinah, Saudi Arabia
- Alec De Wieuw, Mövenpick Resort El Quseir, Egypt
- Alex Willats, Waldorf Astoria Doha Lusail, Qatar
- Alper Can Bulcum, Sharq Village Resort & Spa, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Qatar
- Ammar Samad, Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som, Qatar
- András Bíró, The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore, Singapore
- Andrew Tan You Yuan, Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore, Singapore
- Anna-Marie Dowling, Nofa Resort Riyadh, a Radisson Collection Hotel, Saudi Arabia
- Arnaud de Saint-Exupéry, Ritz Paris, France
- Aurelio Giraudo, The Regency Hotel Kuwait, Kuwait
- Barnabas Wamoto, JW Marriott Masai Mara & The Ritz-Carlton Masai Mara, Kenya
- Boris Bornman, Sheraton Soma Bay Resort, Egypt
- Bruno Fischer, Mövenpick Hotel Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia
- Budi Wahjono, Pullman Lombok Merujani Mandalika Beach Resort, Indonesia
- Cameron McNeillie, InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa, UAE
- Christine Devers, W New York – Times Square, USA
- Cory Amman, Lake Placid Lodge, USA
- Cristiano Buono, Delano Miami Beach, USA
- Cristina Zucchi, LarioHotels Vista Como – Verona, Italy
- Damian Tan, PARKROYAL on Beach Road, Singapore
- Damir Kartal, Mövenpick Hotel & Apartments Bur Dubai, UAE
- Daniel Habersatter, Hilton Vienna Waterfront, Austria
- Hameed Ali, Mercure Hotel Khamis Mushait, Saudi Arabia
- Edouard Lallemand, Premier Village Danang Resort, Vietnam
- Elias Chakhtoura, Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Éric Therrien, Auberge du Vieux-Port – Gray Collection, Canada
- Erwin R. Popov, Caravelle Saigon Hotel, Vietnam
- Evan Harrington, Pullman Resort Al Marjan Island, UAE
- Evgenia Boyankova Naimat, Al Nakhla Residential Resort, Saudi Arabia
- Felix Schlokat, Hilton Cancun, an All-Inclusive Resort, Mexico
- Ferran Brufau, Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence Diplomatic Quarter, Saudi Arabia
- Franc Droin, Mandarin Oriental, Macau, China
- Francois Stremmelaar, Kievits Kroon Gauteng Wine Estate, South Africa
- Frederic Farah, Radisson Blu Hotel Jeddah Al Salam, Saudi Arabia
- Gabriela Albuquerque, Château Laghetto Collection, Brazil
- Gajendraa Sharma, Al Seef Heritage Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton / Canopy by Hilton Dubai Al Seef / Hampton by Hilton Dubai Al Seef, UAE
- George Ganchev, Fairmont Baku Flame Towers, Azerbaijan
- Greg Gubiani, Crowne Plaza Changi Airport, Singapore
- Greg Williams, The Sanchaya, Indonesia
- Hani Akkari, The Chedi Katara Hotel & Resort, Qatar
- Hans Schiller, Hilton Riyadh Hotel and Residences, Saudi Arabia
- Hassen Jouhri, Pickalbatros Hotels & Resorts, Morocco
- Henri Ruiz, Kempinski Nile Hotel, Egypt
- Henry Perez, Hilton Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa, USA
- Jamie Hopwood, Hotel Carmichael, an Autograph Collection Hotel, USA
- Jean Philippe Lovotti, AYANA Komodo Waecicu Beach, Indonesia
- Jean Pittion, Conrad Rabat Arzana, Morocco
- Jennifer Travers, Hotel Indigo Vancouver Dwtn – Portland Area, USA
- Joe Nassoura, Fairmont Dubai, UAE
- John Gomes, The Georges Hotel, USA
- Jonathan Rudd, Sofitel Krabi Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort, Thailand
- Jordi Caralt Coloma, Gran Hotel Inglés, Spain
- Joseph Della Gatta, Radisson Blu Resort Maldives, Maldives
- Karim Mzali, Azalaï Hôtel Nouakchott, Mauritania
- Kemal Siritkirmizi, W Amman / The St. Regis Amman / Al Manara, a Luxury Collection Hotel / The Westin Saraya Aqaba Resort & Spa, Jordan
- Krishanta Damunupola, Fuwairit Kite Beach, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Qatar
- Lakshmanan Ramanathan, Lagos Marriott Hotel Ikeja, Nigeria
- Laurent Herschbach, Ritz Paris, France
- Mae Ng, Fraser Residence Orchard Singapore, Singapore
- Manish Jha, NH Collection Dubai The Palm, UAE
- Manuel Carneiro, Sheraton Cascais Resort, Portugal
- Marc Pichot, Sofitel Montréal Le Carré Doré – Golden Mile, Canada
- Marcel Sawyer, Ifuru Island Maldives, Maldives
- Mario Habicher, Mandarin Oriental Vienna, Austria
- Michael Hanratty, G Hotel Gurney, Malaysia
- Milton Andres León Caranton, Courtyard by Marriott Bogota Airport, Colombia
- Mohammed Kaddoura, Address Beach Resort Fujairah, UAE
- Nader Ibrahim, Marriott Riyadh Hotels, Saudi Arabia
- Nader Neishabouri, Jumeirah Messilah Beach, Kuwait
- Nadine Al Bulushi, Kempinski Hotel Muscat, Oman
- Naseer Thodi, Mövenpick Hotel Waad Al Shamal, Saudi Arabia
- Nazaret Carbonari, Waldorf Astoria Riviera Maya, Mexico
- Pedro Almeida Santos, Myriad by SANA, Portugal
- Pierre-Henri Bovsovers, W Verbier, Switzerland
- Pieter Van Beugen, DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Marjan Island, UAE
- Rabih Abou Mrad, Golden Tulip Hotel Apartment Sharjah, UAE
- Radek Cais, Le Royal Méridien Place Vendôme Lusail, Qatar
- Richard Gosling, Hilton Woking, United Kingdom
- Richard Tan, Pan Pacific & PARKROYAL Serviced Suites Singapore, Singapore
- Robbert Van Rijsbergen, Relais & Châteaux Hotel Bülow Palais, Germany
- Samir Messaoudi, JW Marriott Hotel Muscat, Oman
- Shan Ramdas, Handara Golf & Resort, Indonesia
- Shaun Wheeler, Radisson Blu Resort Cam Ranh, Vietnam
- Sherif Nassar, Le Méridien Medina, Saudi Arabia
- Souhaiel Abdeljaouad, Dorat Najd Resort, Saudi Arabia
- Subash Gadtaula, Best Western Premier Sonasea Phu Quoc, Vietnam
- Susan Anthony, Amari Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Taieb Joulak, Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi, Maldives
- Tamer Farouk, Hilton Bahrain, Bahrain
- Tania Leal Rodrigues, Hyatt Regency Lisboa, Portugal
- Thomas Vidal, Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills, Japan
- Tomas Gregor, One Eleven Resort & BVilla Resorts Bali, Indonesia
- Torsten Richter, Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel, Thailand
- Ulisses Marreiros, Belmond Brazil, Brazil
- Vincent David, Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha, Qatar
- Vivek Mahajan, Grand Mercure Agra, India
- Waleed Awad Silan, Jabal Omar Marriott Hotel Makkah, Saudi Arabia
- Yasser Bahaa, Radisson Residences Cairo, Heliopolis, Egypt
- Yenny Tanudjaja, Emeralda Golf Club, Indonesia
